School Counselor

Certified
- Teaching
- Guidance/School Counselor

Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children
in kindergarten through eighth grade
. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships." We pursue our mission through our Charter's key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

• Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity
• Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap
• Relentless commitment to mission of educating Enterprise's students
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Serves as an advocate for racial equity with the school's colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and closure of the achievement gap
• Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-8students in an urban school and community
• Ability to provide counseling for student in the areas of self-esteem, communication skills, decision-making and relationship skills
• Knowledge of when to act and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and other administrators
• Empathic listener that allows for students to open up and feel heard
• Assist with Crisis Intervention Services

Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Position starts at $55,000 higher rate based on certifications and experience.

Enterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Contact Person’s Name:
Victoria Cruz-Verdejo

Contact Person’s

Title:

Senior Director of Operations

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